The Swat was built in 1940 by the first king of Swat, Miangul Abdul Wadud (Badshah Sahib) in the small town of Marghazar situated at about 13 kilometers away from Saidu Sharif. The name was given to the palace as it was built of white marble. The palace now serves as a hotel. The White Palace at Marghazar was the summer residence of the Wali of Swat, Miangul Jehanzeb. The White Palace Swat is located at 7,000 feet above sea level on Marghazar Hill. It was later converted into a tourist resort.

The gorgeous landscape persuaded King of Swat Miangul Abdul Wadud (Badshah Sahib) in 1935 to build a summer resort here. The King brought marble from Agra, bronze from Belgium and artisans from Turkey who designed and constructed the palace, completing it in 1941. It was first named Swati Taj Mahal, later Motti Mahal and now Sufed Mahal (White Palace). Then it was enriched with selective fauna and flora that made it a mini zoo as well as the mini botanical garden. here are 24 active spacious decorated rooms and the Royal Suite (ex-King’s bedroom) where Elizabeth II (Queen of England) and Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) stayed for three days in 1961.

There are two big conference halls where King Abdul Wadood used to hold cabinet meetings. There is King's lobby to have a beautiful view of the garden lawn. On the right side, there is a king’s veranda to have a glimpse of a swirling stream of water. On the left side of the palace, there is a six-roomed Lord's Block for the residence of ministers and advisors. On the upper portion of the palace, there is the eight-roomed Prince Block, it is an enclave in tree and shrubs. Climbing further stairs, there is a twelve-roomed Queen's block. King Abdul Wadood had two wives so he built this block in a way that each wife get 3 rooms, 3 servant rooms and a separate lawn in her share.

The counterpart portion of the second wife is a replica of the first one. In front of the lawn, there is a single balcony with marble benches and table with engraved paintings of grapes. The Palace doesn’t simply look wonderful in summer; notwithstanding during winter, it remains enchanting particularly after a snowfall.

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